1
Q
What is Hardware?
A
The physical (tangible) components of a computer-as opposed to software, which is code that runs “on top” of the hardware.
2
Q
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
A
One of the components that determines the performance of your system.
3
Q
Storage Hard Disk Drives / Solid State Drives
A
Serve as the long-term storage for your computer.
4
Q
Random Access Memory A.K.A. RAM, or just “Memory”
A
“Temporary” storage for computer programs currently in use.
-responsible for the perceived performance of the system.
5
Q
Graphics Cards
A
Draws out” picture and sends signal to the monitor
Basically a mini computer
